News Desk, News Nation 360 : A pioneer in state-of-the-art cancer treatment, Apollo Cancer Centres (ACCs) has introduced the first LungLife Screening Program in India to detect lung cancer early. Lung cancer, which makes up 5.9% of all malignancies and 8.1% of cancer-related deaths in India, is the target of this ground-breaking project. Early identification increases the survival rate and improves treatment outcomes. Low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) early screening can greatly increase survival chances and help with early detection. However, around 80% of people at high risk have never spoken to their doctors about screening. To enable early detection and save
lives, it is imperative to improve awareness and communication regarding lung cancer screening, particularly among high-risk populations. According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer's (IARC) GLOBOCAN 2020 estimates of cancer incidence and mortality, lung cancer continues to be the primary cause of cancer-related fatalities, accounting for an expected 1.8 million deaths (18%) in 2020. The LungLife Screening Program targets those who are most at risk for lung cancer, including (i) those between the ages of 50 and 80; (ii) those who are asymptomatic (have no symptoms or indicators of lung cancer); (iii) those who have smoked for a considerable amount of time; and (iv) those who have a family history of lung cancer. Dr Asok Sengupta, Senior Consultant Pulmonology, Apollo Cancer Centre, Kolkata, stated that although early detection significantly improves survival odds, lung cancer is still one of the worst malignancies in the world. Their Lung-Life Screening Program uses cutting-edge low-dose CT technology, which reduces radiation exposure while optimising diagnostic accuracy, to identify high-risk individuals early. People with a history of smoking, exposure to passive smoking, or a family history of lung cancer benefit most from this program. By identifying lung cancer early on, they can improve treatment outcomes for patients and give them new hope for a healthier future.
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